Dear Queer,
by Alena Papayanis & Lauren Hogarth
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Hanlan’s to Here: The Evolution of Pride in Toronto
Hanlan’s to Here: The Evolution of Pride in Toronto
About this podcast
A Podcast for your queer stories, questions & advice you wish your younger self had or you need right now. Hosted by Alena Papayanis and Produced by Lauren Hogarth
Episodes
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- Hanlan’s to Here: The Evolution of Pride in Toronto · 21 min · Episode 60In this episode, we explore the roots of Pride in Toronto, how activism shaped it, and the many ways we can all show up for Pride in ways that feel authentic. We also share…
- Queer Skepticism in a Conspiracy Age with Nathan Radke · 35 minThis week, we’re joined by Nathan Radke, who is a professor, author, and co-host of The Uncover Up podcast and Alena’s colleague. Nathan helps us dive into what makes conspiracy…
- Bonus Reality TV Episode: A Summer House and Beverly Hills Check In · 8 minWe catch up on the latest Summer House Episode and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Reunion. Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
- Taking Reality Television Seriously with Victoria Ennis · 43 min · Episode 58On this episode, we cover what’s going on in reality TV right now, including (obviously!) the Summer House Scamanda Scandal and Mormon Wives. We talk about why we are enamoured…
- Peter Knegt from Queer Cinema Club in Toronto drops by Dear Queer, · 27 min · Episode 56What makes something “queer cinema”? Why queer films are important Why Birdcage is a Queer film landmark Casting heteros in Queer roles Is a movie a good first date? Go see…
- KB Brookins on Writing, Identity, and Becoming · 29 minTrans Writer KB Brookins joins us to talk about: Their memoir, Pretty The importance of finding your people Having mentors Writing things down when it's hard to say the thing…
- Dear Queer Does Heated Rivalry · 19 min · Episode 54And yes, the lesbians are watching! Tune in for our takes on: The characters, the quiet negotiations Why we are NOT here for the critiques But are here for straight people…
- Happy Holigays: Listener question edition · 24 minOn this week's episode, we give the gift of dating advice What are we thinking about going into the holidays How to DTR a non-traditional relationship, and what is a QPR?…
- Understanding Anger with Robin Lacambra · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 52On this week's episode, we learn all about our anger. What is it? What's going on in our bodies when we're experiencing anger? What can we do to get in touch with our anger…
- Sorry, Not sorry? Robin Lacambra on How to Truly Apologize · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 51Welcome to season two of Dear Queer. We will have episodes coming out every other Thursday. Please enjoy this episode with our favourite apologizer and relational…
- Season 2 Home Opener: Is baseball queer culture? One Blue Jays fan tries to convince us that it is · 32 min · Episode 50Welcome to season two of Dear Queer. We are coming to you on a Monday for a very special opening-season episode because, well, the Blue Jays are in the World Series, and…
- Queer Ultimatum: Our Recap and Spoilers · 34 minDev Matthews and Hailey Froese are back to talk reality TV with Alena and Lauren, and this time it's all about the Queer Ultimatum Season 2 with all our hot and cold takes! They…
- Gay and Dating · 13 minOur unsolicited advice about your dating life with Alena and Lauren, Happy Pride! _ _ _ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS! Music By: Sean Patrick Brennan @ayeayeayemusic
- Pride and Wedding Season · 15 minWe're back! Weddings and Pride and what to wear on this episode of dear Queer with Alena and Lauren _ _ _ Show some queer Orginizations some love this month if you can…
- Late Bloomer Autism Edition · 29 minAlena talks about their later-in-life Autism diagnosis and what it's like to be queer and neurodiverse. _ _ _ READ Unmasking Autism Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity…
- A conversation about Trump and his anti-trans policies · 22 min · Episode 45_ _ _ Alena and Lauren talk about fear-mongering, moral panic, gender-affirming care, and how you can show up in these times. _ _ _ If you need support, check out these…
- GO VOTE! Ontario Provincial Elections are February 27th · 1 min · Episode 44Ontario Provincial Elections are today! It is February 27th and it's time to Vote. Head on over to www.elections.on.ca for all the info you could ever need. It's so simple, just…
- Single? You can be our Valentine! · 19 minBe our Valentine! Today we talk about Valentine's Day as a concept, explore how basically we both feel about it, and give some ideas for what to do if you're single this…
- Listener Questions With Nick Rovers Part 2 · 19 min · Episode 42We are back for part 2 of listener questions with Nick Rovers and Alena shares a Tom Sandoval dream! _ _ _ Find us on Instagram @dear.queer.podcast _ _ _ SEND US YOUR…
- Listener Questions with Nick Rovers Part 1 · 21 min · Episode 41We have Nick Rovers Back on the podcast to answer listener questions. We talk about flirting, coming out in your 40s, and reciprocity with friends. Shout out to…
